Jacob Webster

Hello, I'm Jacob.

I like to create beautiful, usable, professional websites using best practice accessibility and the latest W3C web standards guidelines, resulting in SEO friendly XHTML and CSS.

I love learning new and better ways to create seamless user experiences with clean, efficient code. I consider work an ongoing learning experience with each ongoing project, and I'm always looking for opportunities to work with those who are willing to share their knowledge as much as I want to learn. At the end of the day, my primary goal is to create something amazing with people that bring out the best in me.

When I'm not in front of a computer screen, I'm probably playing ice hockey, playing with my daughter, or working a comic convention.

What I Do

Web Development

Using HTML, CSS, C#, .Net, and JavaScript, I have developed pixel-perfect websites and apps while maintaining a semantic, modular, W3C web standards and clean code base.

Responsive Design

"A user interface is like a joke. If you have to explain it, it's not that good." I strive to develop and implement responsive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces for websites and apps that adapt to any type of device, platform, or browser.

Graphic Design

"A project starts with a great design in mind." Not only do I develop and implement a layout, I can also design it along with the branding materials. Including, web design, advertising, brand identity, and any misc print collateral.

Business Strategy

Beyond coding, I am an expert at understanding what my customers need. I listen in depth to your needs then, I formulate the best strategy possible... I always go above and beyond.

Freelance Graphic Illustrator

Graphic Designer

Created professional, award winning marketing campaigns for various companies in the financial, healthcare and tourism sectors. In addition, worked on-site with print vendors press runs and oversaw quality control. Collaborated closely with other designers to meet strict deadlines for clients including Peoples Bank, St. Josephs Hospital, Simonton Window, Suddenlink Communications, and more.

2004 - March 2007

Art Director - Senior Graphic Designer

Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Conducted a lucrative marketing campaign, which led to a rapid increase in the number of customers.

2007 - Present

Front-End Developer

Tasked to develop a fully functional responsive websites into a .net based CMS for end-user customization.
Improved the efficiency of the CMS by retooling many of the C# components into simpler forms. As a result, many of the websites now load 20% faster with improved custom options that can be controlled through CSS. The end product made it possible to create the very first W3C standard site in the company.
Developed a front-end framework to the flagship platform by CSS restructuring and the interjection of unique variables to create a fully working custom user interface within 40 hours.

Dough Momma's Cake Pops

Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Winnipeg Jets

This logo is a modern take on the original Winnipeg Jets logo from the early 1970's. I submitted it to a contest on puckdrawn.com resulting in first place finish. When Winnipeg officially got their team back, my logo was thought to be the new leaked logo. This design was also featured on yahoo.com's front page as best fan-made Winnipeg Jet logo.

Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Banking Theme Creator

This robust system was coded to generate multiple online banking themes within 40 hours. I took the existing framework and detangled the CSS making it so everything could be changed by using variables. The current framework in place was very complex, anitiquated and didnt offer the kinda of customization options that the customers were needing. My system pushed the framework to the limits (Gotham theme is shown) and provided a solution that the clients were asking for.

Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:

HTML5

CSS3

Jquery

Adobe Illustrator

NW Preferred Credit Union

A simple responsive banking site I developed into our in-house CMS so the client can make edits. Also for this project, I restructured the C# so the navigation was more streamlined then what was generated and it is the first site that follows complete W3C standards.

Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:

.Net

CSS3

C#

Jquery

HTML5

Mobile Banking UI Themes

Themes I designed for a mobile banking application. The multiple designs where created so the client could have multiple quick design choices that were easily modifiable to fit the clients branding structure.

Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:

.Net

CSS3

C#

Jquery

HTML5

Meriwest Credit Union

I designed and helped co-developed this site with another developer. I created the mock ups in Illustrator and coded the responsive html/css framework to hand over to the developer to be placed into a CMS.

Languages, Frameworks, and Tools:

.Net

CSS3

C#

Jquery

HTML5

APL Federal Credit Union

I designed and helped co-developed this site with another developer. I created the mock ups in Illustrator and coded the responsive html/css framework to hand over to the developer to be placed into a CMS.